Many years ago, I was a language student in Goethe-Institut which is couple minutes walk from this apartment block. Since then when I come back to Thailand, I stay in this neighborhood. Why do I like it: A food court across from the institute which serves Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday 7 am – 2 pm for just 1 or 2 euros, plus there is other delicious street food everywhere. Easy access to all the shopping areas like Platinum, Siam square and Silom without needing to stay in a hotel or condominium downtown. Bangkok is very big and it is cheaper and easier to get a taxi to anywhere from this location. If you stay more than couple days you can use Swimming pool in Goethe-Institut and you can use the gym in Panthip suites or Lumphini park.
As it is not in the main road there is no traffic smell or sound – which is a problem in downtown areas of Bangkok. The neighborhood a very local experience, something like an urban village, but it is very central to the MRT, Silom and Sukhumvit business and nightlife districts.